Chile Ministry of Health 2025: Key Reforms and Public Impact

The Chile Ministry of Health continues its mission to strengthen national healthcare through evidence-based policies, digital transformation, and expanded access. In 2025, the ministry launched several strategic reforms aimed at improving patient outcomes, reducing disparities, and integrating technology into public health delivery.

Expanding Access Through Primary Care Networks

One of the central pillars of the 2025 strategy is the expansion of primary care networks across urban and rural regions. The ministry invested over 1.2 billion CLP in constructing 47 new health centers, particularly in underserved areas like the Araucanía and Patagonia regions. These clinics provide free consultations, preventive screenings, and chronic disease management, reducing hospital overuse and cutting wait times by an average of 30% since implementation.

Digital Health Transformation and Open Data Initiatives

The Chile Ministry of Health rolled out a nationwide electronic health record system by mid-2024, enabling seamless data sharing between hospitals, pharmacies, and primary care providers. This interoperable platform supports real-time patient tracking, personalized care plans, and faster emergency responses. Complementing this, the ministry launched an open-data portal in August 2025, releasing anonymized health statistics to researchers and developers to foster innovation in public health analytics.

Addressing Mental Health with National Programs

Recognizing rising mental health challenges, the ministry introduced the